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Unarmed Vehicle Patrol Officers $15.50 ($300 Hiring Bonus)
Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
(must obtain within 90 days) Posses a valid firearm permit issued by B.S.i.S. (for armed officers) Clean driving record. No felony or immoral misdemeanor convictions....
1 day ago
Armed Vehicle Patrol Officers $17 ($300 Hiring Bonus)
Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
(must obtain within 90 days) Posses a valid firearm permit issued by B.S.i.S. (for armed officers) Clean driving record. No felony or immoral misdemeanor convictions....
1 day ago
Armed Patrol Officer
Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Southeast Patrol is looking to add an additional patrol officer to the Inland Empire and La county patrol areas....
1 day ago
Public Safety Officer I, II & III - Full Time (MIDS) Internals Only - Rosecrans Clinic
MLKCH - Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
enforcement agencies Other duties as assigned by a Public Safety Supervisor or above Requirements POSITION REQUIREMENTS A....
6 days ago
Police Officer Academy Graduate
City of Placentia - Placentia, CA (14 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
investigation methods, identification methods; crime prevention principles, use of police records, and law enforcement practices; self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques; radio codes...
7 days ago
Lateral Police Officer
City Pomona - Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Use, maintain proficiency and properly care for firearms and other defensive weapons, including but not limited to side-arms, patrol rifle, shotgun, and less lethal weapons....
7 days ago
Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate
City of Irvine - Irvine, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Your Team The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, DARE, School Resource Officer...
7 days ago
Police Recruit / Police Officer (Academy Graduate)
City of Costa Mesa - Costa Mesa, CA
Upon successful completion of the training, incumbents acquire the full range of law enforcement duties....
7 days ago
Police Officer Lateral
City of Placentia - Placentia, CA (14 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
investigation methods, identification methods; crime prevention principles, use of police records, and law enforcement practices; self-defense methods and physical restraint techniques; radio codes...
7 days ago
Patrol Officer
Costa Mesa, CA
Perform related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Campus Public Safety. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Guard card from Bureau of Security and Investigative Services....
7 days ago
Patrol Officer (Part-time)
https://www.vanguard.edu/resources/human-resources/employment-opportunities - Costa Mesa, CA
Perform related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Campus Public Safety. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Guard card from Bureau of Security and Investigative Services....
9 days ago
Public Safety Officer I, II & III
MLK Community Hospital - Compton, CA (23 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
enforcement agencies Other duties as assigned by a Public Safety Supervisor or above POSITION REQUIREMENTS A....
10 days ago
Police Officer Lateral or Academy Graduate
City of Irvine, CA - Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Your Team The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, DARE, School Resource Officer...
10 days ago
Entry Level Police Officer
City of La Habra - La Habra, CA (18 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
Examples of Duties Operate police motor vehicles, radio communications equipment, computer equipment, firearms and weapons; interpret and apply state public safety laws, codes, and local ordinances;...
18 days ago
Patrol Officer
Chapman University - Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
within the Public Safety department....
18 days ago

Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

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Salary for Police Officer Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

This is the average annual salary for Police Officer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA as reported by the BLS.

$88,596

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Highest Education Level

Police Officers in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (30.8%)
  • High School or GED (26.6%)
  • Associate's Degree (15.2%)
  • Vocational or Certification (12.7%)
  • Master's Degree (8.9%)
  • Some College (3.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (1.3%)
  • Some High School (1.0%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Officers in Costa Mesa, CA
  • None (45.2%)
  • Less than 1 year (30.7%)
  • 2-4 years (12.7%)
  • 4-6 years (6.6%)
  • 1-2 years (4.8%)

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